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Siegwerk strengthens its position as a manufacturer of coatings
By establishing a global business unit for recyclable coatings, Siegwerk is reinforcing its strategic focus on the development of functional coatings to support sustainable packaging innovations in the...
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Hybrid epoxy-SiO2/GO nanosheets anti-corrosive coating for aeronautic aluminum Al6061-T5
Researchers found that the introduction of thiocarbamate and thioether bonds into the polymer backbone using thiol-click chemistry accelerates the formation of a novel waterborne coating that exhibits...
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Krahn Chemie and Vibrantz Technologies expand their partnership
Krahn Chemie is expanding its long-standing partnership in Germany and Poland with Vibrantz Technologies, a leading global supplier of speciality chemicals and materials. With this agreement, Krahn will...
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Preparation of UV-curable waterborne poly acrylate based on thiol-click chemistry
Researchers found that the introduction of thiocarbamate and thioether bonds into the polymer backbone using thiol-click chemistry accelerates the formation of a novel waterborne coating that exhibits...
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Wacker Chemical Corporation under new management
Christoph Kowitz, currently Head of Corporate Research at Wacker, will take over the management of the US subsidiary Wacker Chemical Corporation (WCC) at the beginning of May. He succeeds David Wilhoit,...
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High-speed Slot-Die Coating of Li-ion Battery Electrode Primers
A recent research proves that a prediction model for the coating window in high-speed slot die coating with vacuum box is valid for the investigated material systems and coating gap widths over the investigated...
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PPG appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer
PPG announced the appointment of Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO).
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Synthesis of phytic acid-layered zinc oxide hybrid nanoparticles and their flame-retardant applications in polyurethane coatings
Researchers found that the coatings produced with PA/ZnO hybrid nanoparticles can protect metal substrates from fire-related damage.
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Lonza appoints Wolfgang Wienand as new Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of Lonza announced that Wolfgang Wienand has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will join the company during the summer of 2024.
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Legislation: Microplastics in focus
The EU has adopted a comprehensive restriction on microplastics intentionally added to products (REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVII, Entry 78). This means that the sale of microplastics and...
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Development of an epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protective coating containing an appropriate mass ratio of APP and Cu2O
Researchers found that the combination of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and copper (I) oxide (Cu2O) in epoxy resin (EP) forms an effective self-intumescent fire protection coating. The recent research proves...
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Safic-Alcan to distribute BB Resins’ epoxy-based finished systems in Poland
marks a significant milestone in advancing epoxy technology within the region. Safic-Alcan had previously entered an agreement with the company in Canada.
News Coatings Technologies
Novel thermal conductivity and anti-corrosion coating with hydrophobic properties for heat exchanger applications
A recent research proves that the developed coating has both high thermal conductivity and effective anti-corrosion performance, which has significant implications for heat exchangers and other applications...